Town on Trial (1957)
The Secrets and Scandals of a Whole Town Shocked Into the Open...As the Nylon-Stocking Killer Runs Amok!
When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club. It falls to Police Inspector Halloran to sort out all the red herrings, and finally after a confrontation at the top of the local church spire, arrest the culprit. Another fascinating look at what life was like in Britain during the 50's.
Director: John Guillermin
Genre: Mystery, Crime
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 24, 1957
Cast
- John Mills - Supt. Mike Halloran
- Charles Coburn - Dr. John Fenner
- Barbara Bates - Elizabeth Fenner
- Derek Farr - Mark Roper
- Alec McCowen - Peter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen)
- Fay Compton - Mrs. Crowley
- Geoffrey Keen - Charles Dixon
- Margaretta Scott - Helen Dixon
- Meredith Edwards - Police Sgt. Rogers
- Harry Locke - Police Sgt. Beale
Screenplay
Music: Tristram Cary
Cinematography: Basil Emmott
Editing: Max Benedict
Production: Marksman Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle
Keywords
detective, scotland yard, investigation, suspicion, murder, whodunit, doctor, suburb
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Town on Trial about?
- When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club. It falls to Police Inspector Halloran to sort out all the red herrings, and finally after a confrontation at the top of the local church spire, arrest the culprit. Another fascinating look at what life was like in Britain during the 50's.
- Who directed Town on Trial?
- Town on Trial was directed by John Guillermin.
- Who stars in Town on Trial?
- Town on Trial stars John Mills, Charles Coburn, Barbara Bates, Derek Farr, Alec McCowen, Fay Compton.
- How long is Town on Trial?
- Town on Trial has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Town on Trial?
- Town on Trial is a Mystery, Crime film.
- Where was Town on Trial produced?
- Town on Trial was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Town on Trial?
- The themes of Town on Trial include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle.